Hipposideros srilankaensis

Hipposideros srilankaensis
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Mammalia
Order:	Chiroptera
Family:	Hipposideridae
Genus:	Macronycteris
Species:	H. srilankaensis
Binomial name
Hipposideros srilankaensis Kusuminda et al., 2025

Hipposideros srilankaensis is a 2025 identified leaf-nosed bat species endemic to Sri Lanka. Previously classified under Hipposideros galeritus, it was reclassified based on morphological, genetic, and echolocation call analyses. The discovery resulted from a decade-long study led by Bhargavi Srinivasulu, in collaboration with researchers from Osmania University, the Zoological Survey of India, the University of Ruhuna, Rajarata University, the University of Colombo, Prince of Songkla University, and the University of Reading. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

Habitat

The species is distinguished by its broad nose-leaf, unique ear shape, and specific cranial features. Genetic studies confirmed its divergence from related species, and echolocation call analysis further supported its classification. It is found in Sri Lanka's forests and caves. ^{[2] [3]}

See also

• List of bats

References

1. Bhargavi SRINIVASULU; Tharaka KUSUMINDA; Aditya SRINIVASULU; Kanishka D. B. UKUWELA; Chamara AMARASINGHE; Sahan SIRIWARDANA; Harpreet KAUR; Amani MANNAKKARA; Pipat SOISOOK; Manokaran KAMALAKANNAN; Wipula Bandara YAPA; Chelmala SRINIVASULU (2025). "Taxonomic Revision of the South Asian allies of Hipposideros galeritus Cantor, 1846". Zootaxa. 5590 (4): 507–530. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.5590.4.3. PMID   40173923.
2. "Scientists identify new bat species Hipposideros srilankaensis in Sri Lanka". The New Indian Express . 2 March 2025. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
3. Dammala, Rachel (1 March 2025). "OU scientists discover new bat species in Sri Lanka". Deccan Chronicle . Retrieved 2 March 2025.
4. "New bat species found in Sri Lanka". Newswire. 2 March 2025. Retrieved 2 March 2025.